Collection is offered in cherry and walnut. by Eric Cohler (NAPSA)—TIf you’ve taken a shine to hardwoodfloors, here’s some good news. Whetheryourtaste is rustic, wg traditional or contemporary, today’s wood flooring offers a wide | variety of styles and /’ surface textures to meet your needs. Coupled with a spectrum of stains, gloss Cohler —_—_> levels, widths, surface textures and edge details, there’s a myriad of options to complement any interior. 1. Species: Species influences appearance. Traditional oak has variations in grain and shade, while maple’s grain is cleaner and more understated. There are many exotic species available that have a distinctive combination of origin, color and surface characteristics. 2. Color: Many factors can alter the species’ natural color, such as the stain applied or exposure to direct sunlight. If rugged and authentic is what floors you, you might like the Blackwater Classics Collection from Armstrong Hardwood that’s offered in cherry and walnut. Lighting also affects the color you see, so be sure to ask yourretailer for samples to view in your home before makingyourfinal selection. 3. Width: The width of individual boards has a dramatic influence on theinstalled look of the floor. Wide widths can complement a large room, but overwhelm a small area. Select the look you like best and that harmonizes with the style and architecture of your home. To learn more, visit www.arm strong.com. Mr. Cohler is a featured designer on HGTV and was described by House Beautiful magazine as one of the “best of the best” in the next waveof interior designers. wana nnn n nnn n nee e eee PNanne anne eee e eee e eee Note to Editors: This is one of a series of articles on flooring. For the complete series, visit napsnet.com.
